February 2025 Shipment
Bordeaux Varietal Wines from Renowned Winemaking Regions
We are delighted to send you two critically acclaimed wines: The 2020 Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and the 2022 Zeitlos Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir. The final blends include the most extraordinary lots, encapsulate the finest reflection of their respective estate terroirs, and hold impressive aging potential. Guided by his micro-cru philosophy, and drawing on more than 50 years of experience, Pierre has crafted each of these wines to express an extraordinary sense-of-place imparted by the terroirs of Saint-Émilion and West Sonoma Coast.
Bordeaux, France 2020
The 2020 Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Merlot-led blend, complemented by an ample portion of Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Situated on an extension of the Côte de Saint-Émilion, Château Lassègue’s old vines grow on hills of clay and limestone soils that add exquisite minerality to the fruit. Vignerons Pierre Seillan and Nicholas Seillan work to bring out the very best of each individual parcel or micro-cru to convey the message of the soil. The 2020 vintage is characterized by freshness and purity. It opens with red fruit at first aeration, followed by subtle notes of rose petals and licorice. The dense concentration of old Merlot vines in this vintage is balanced by Cabernet Franc’s delicate aromas and Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, culminating in a wine of elegance and power.
West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County 2022
An expression of true artistry from vine to bottle, the 2022 Zeitlos Pinot Noir embodies a classic representation of German-inspired winemaking from extraordinary California terroir. Each bottle was crafted with minimal intervention, resulting in a pure expression of the extreme and rugged West Sonoma Coast AVA. A perfumed nose of tart cherry, red currant, and spice introduces a palate with lively acidity and beautifully integrated tannins. The oak balances the fresh red fruits and concentrated blackberry compote, leading to a lingering finish of subtle forest floor. German for “timeless,” Zeitlos wines are crafted to withstand time and garner appreciation across generations.
Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
“The 2020 Lassègue is a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes skipping out with notes of blueberry pie, baked plums, and spice cake, plus hints of fragrant soil and potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers chewy tannins and a refreshing line to support the black fruit layers, finishing long and spicy.”
95 points – Jane Anson, Decanter, April 2021
Zeitlos Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir
A vintage of elegance and power, this Pinot Noir is grown thoughtfully in extreme conditions along the Sonoma Coast. On the palate, bright acidity is complemented with beautifully integrated tannins. The tannin and oak structure balance the bright cranberry and concentrated black cherry compote with a subtle finish of conifer and forest floor. A timeless wine that will age gracefully for the next decade and beyond.
94 points - Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, June 2024